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L140 LWL

1994 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 LWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 140,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2009 140,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2008 137,182 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust flexi downpipe slightly blowing and corroded

N/S headlamp has stone chip hole in lens

Fail 6 Oct 2008 137,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust flexi downpipe slightly blowing and corroded

N/S headlamp has stone chip hole in lens

Pass 5 Oct 2007 129,900 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre is perished and has a nail in it.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 129,900 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre is perished and has a nail in it.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 122,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 122,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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L140 LWL is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 100,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L140 LWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L140 LWL is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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